GCC states have achieved advanced IMD World Competitiveness global rankings across key indicators including - economic performance, government efficiency, business competitiveness and infrastructure - underscoring the impact of reforms aimed at boosting growth and attracting investment.
At least 65 people were killed and over 2,300 arrested during two weeks of anti-government protests that have rocked Iran, said media reports citing a human rights group. The demonstrations have spread to at least 100 cities across Iran’s 31 provinces, in a wave of nationwide unrest over crippling economic conditions.
